News
Latest Zambia stories from the newsroom and community.
THE helicopter accident involving Vice-President Mutale Nalumango and seven others in Nakonde was a frightening national moment. A crash occurring shortly after take-off can so easily end in death, permanent injury and unbearable grief for families and the country. We therefore join President Hakainde Hichilema, the government and citizens in thanking the heavens for preserving […]
ZAMBIA Army Commander Lieutenant General Geoffrey Zyeele says the proceeds from OB19 and OB22 must reach their intended beneficiaries to prevent grievances that could develop into threats to national security. Recently, President Hakainde Hichilema allocated mine dump sites OB 19
THE High Education Authority (HEA) says there is need to strengthen the verification of academic credentials to reduce the number of fake professors. And the Authority says during the second quarter of 2026, surveillance activities uncovered that institutions are operating outsid
UPND Deputy Spokesperson Elvis Nkandu says the church should not use the pulpit to support aspiring candidates in the upcoming elections. Recently, Catholic Priest Fr Henry Kabuswe said people should denounce President Hakainde Hichilema when he tells “lies” that people from Sout
SUNDAY Chanda says he did not intend to campaign for the Patriotic Front during President Hakainde Hichilema’s rally on Tuesday in Kanchibiya, arguing that his reference to PF was a “slip of the tongue”. Chanda, who is UPND Kanchibiya aspiring candidate, said his statement should
UPND Chairperson for Elections Likando Mufalali says it is misplaced to suggest that President Hakainde Hichilema wants to extend presidential limits. Recently Political Analyst Dr Neo Simutanyi cautioned Zambians not fall into Zimbabwe’s trap of extending presidential terms from
Brian Mundubile mourns former Vice President Dr. Guy Scott during Kafue mega rally KAFUE – Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance presidential candidate Brian Mundubile on Wednesday led thousands of supporters at the alliance’s mega rally in Kafue in observing a solemn moment of silence in…
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has hailed the contribution of former Vice President Dr Guy Scott to the sport. Scott, 82, died on Wednesday afternoon at his home in Lusaka. Then Republican President Michael Sata delegated Scott as leader of the Zambian delegation to the…
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has thanked the people of Isoka in Muchinga Province for turning out in thousands for a UPND meeting held yesterday. President Hichilema said he was humbled by the presence of Chiefs and the messages of goodwill delivered at the meeting. "Ba Isoka Kunkolelo. Twasalifya nkaninye our brothers and sisters of Isoka for
POLICE are investigating a suspected child trafficking case after three children reported missing were found safe in Lusaka following an intelligence-led operation. The children include 12-year-old twins and a 14-year-old. They were traced a day after they were reported missing. According to Police Spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi, Woodlands Police Station received a report on July 14,